Restaurant NicholasA Middletown, NJ Restaurant Rating and Review |
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Restaurant Nicholas
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Restaurant Review |
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Restaurant Nicholas is a destination four star restaurant and one of the top restaurants in New Jersey. Located close to Red Bank, the restaurant is situated across the Navesink River in Middletown. The food is exceptional, well prepared and with very creative presentations. Although other New Jersey restaurants serve food that compares in quality with Restaurant Nicholas, very few have comparable service. This is due in part to the constant presence of Nicholas and his wife, Melissa, onetime sommelier at Tabla in New York. Their charm and enthusiasm turn a meal that in other hands could be stiff and formal into a casually elegant and satisfying experience. The dining room is smartly done up with creams and beiges and a large colorful chandelier with blends of red, orange, and yellow. While most of the tables are spaced apart for quiet conversation, there is a line of tables that are relatively close together. For a romantic dinner, asked to be seated at one of the tables spaced apart from the others. With the restaurant run by two former sommeliers, the wine list is a good match for the food: extensive, well priced, and with several unusual and hard-to-find options. They offer seasonal Prix-fixe menus for three courses, a tasting menu, and a four course Garden (no-meats or seafood) menu. For a special dining experience, they have a chef's table with your own private booth where you can view the behind-the-scenes workings of a their kitchen. In line with their top rating, diners are given a small gift of chocolates or breads when departing. Not recommended for children. They are open Thanksgiving Day and feature a three course traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu. |
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Most diners report Nicholas is a special dining experience and one of the top restaurants in New Jersey
Some diners report Nicholas is very pricey, especially on the mark-up of the wines.
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